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New Electrochemical Method Doubles Hydrogen Output While Cutting Energy Costs
Scientists developed a new electrochemical method that doubles hydrogen output while lowering energy use by 40 percent. By adding organic molecules and a modified catalyst, the process creates extra hydrogen and useful byproducts, offering a sustainable, efficient path for industrial hydrogen production and potentially transforming clean energy app...
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New Experimental Obesity Drugs Target Mitochondria To Burn More Calories: Australian Study
The team, led by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, focussed on "mitochondrial uncouplers" - molecules that make cells burn energy less efficiently and release fuel as heat instead of converting it into energy the body
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Silicon Carbide-Based Motor Drive Enables a Smaller, Lighter Electric Aircraft Engine
A new silicon carbide-based motor drive for hybrid aircraft engines reduces size and weight while improving efficiency. Tested in a Cessna 337, the inverter allows lighter, more compact electric systems, offering better energy use and cabin space. This innovation could accelerate hybrid aircraft adoption and provide valuable hands-on experience for...
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Tsinghua Scientists Create Light-Powered AI Chip Running at 12.5 GHz
Researchers at Tsinghua University have created the world’s fastest optical AI chip, the OFE², which processes data using light at 12.5 GHz. The chip performs pattern-recognition tasks efficiently and consumes far less energy than traditional processors, promising a new generation of sustainable and ultrafast artificial intelligence.
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Japan’s Universal Memory Breakthrough Reduces Energy, Boosts Speed
Scientists in Japan have developed a new type of "universal memory" that could revolutionise computing. Their improved MRAM technology overcomes previous energy limitations by using a multiferroic heterostructure with a vanadium layer for stability. This allows for faster data processing while significantly reducing power consumption, making future...
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Scientists Unlock Quantum Control of Atomic Collisions at Warmer Temperatures
Scientists from the University of Warsaw and the Weizmann Institute of Science have demonstrated that atomic collisions can be controlled at temperatures beyond the ultracold regime. Previously, it was believed that quantum control weakens as kinetic energy increases. However, as per reports, unexpected order has been observed in rubidium-strontium...
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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
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A New Method Improves Kesterite Solar Cells, Making Them More Efficient
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have set a new efficiency record for kesterite-based solar cells, achieving 11.4 percent power conversion efficiency using hydrogen annealing. This method enhances carrier collection by redistributing sodium and oxygen, reducing defects, and improving charge transport. The findings, published in Natu...
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New Polymer Set to Revolutionize Flexible Displays with Low Energy Consumption
Researchers at Purdue University have created a novel transparent polymer, n-doped poly(benzodifurandione) (n-PBDF), which promises to revolutionize electrochromic displays. The polymer combines transparency, conductivity, and ion-storage properties, offering energy-efficient and flexible displays for various applications. Demonstrated in a full-co...
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Covalent Organic Frameworks Show Promise for Enhanced Energy Transport Efficiency
An interdisciplinary study has uncovered how covalent organic frameworks (COFs) facilitate highly efficient energy transport, even across structural imperfections. Advanced spectroscopic analysis revealed high diffusion coefficients and dual transport mechanisms—coherent and incoherent diffusion—showcasing the potential of these materials for a...
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Mathematicians Uncover Science Behind Hula Hooping and Body Dynamics
Mathematicians at New York University have delved into the science behind hula hooping, revealing that body shape plays a crucial role in maintaining the hoop's motion against gravity. Through experiments using miniature robotic models with different body shapes, the team demonstrated that specific physical attributes—such as sloping hips and a c...
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Scientists in Japan Create Sustainable Hydrogen Fuel from Water and Sunlight
Researchers in Japan have developed a new reactor that generates hydrogen fuel using sunlight and water. The system employs a two-step photocatalytic process, proving promising for clean energy production, though efficiency challenges remain. Researchers are working to improve the system’s performance and safety to scale up its application
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Rise Of AI-Powered Tools Among Amazon Exec's Top 5 Predictions For 2025
A mission-driven workforce of tomorrow, energy efficiency driving innovation, and rise of AI-powered tools that accelerate fact-checking and debunk misinformation are among the top five tech predictions outlined by Amazon CTO Werner Vogels.
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NASA Develops Robotic Technologies for Autonomous Exploration of Ocean Worlds
NASA is advancing robotic exploration technologies through OWLAT and OceanWATERS, systems designed to prepare landers for exploration on ocean worlds like Europa and Enceladus. OWLAT, developed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), simulates lander operations on low-gravity, icy surfaces, while OceanWATERS provides a virtual environment replicati...
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Indian Researchers Develop Energy-Efficient Method to Create Glass, Could Improve Efficiency of Data Centres
Scientists from IISc, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT reveal a breakthrough with indium selenide that transforms crystalline structures to glass using significantly less energy. By passing a continuous electric current, the crystalline material experiences a “shock” that converts it to glass. The low energy requirement could help lower powe...
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New Electrochemical Method Doubles Hydrogen Output While Cutting Energy Costs
Scientists developed a new electrochemical method that doubles hydrogen output while lowering energy use by 40 percent. By adding organic molecules and a modified catalyst, the process creates extra hydrogen and useful byproducts, offering a sustainable, efficient path for industrial hydrogen production and potentially transforming clean energy app...
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New Experimental Obesity Drugs Target Mitochondria To Burn More Calories: Australian Study
The team, led by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, focussed on "mitochondrial uncouplers" - molecules that make cells burn energy less efficiently and release fuel as heat instead of converting it into energy the body
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Silicon Carbide-Based Motor Drive Enables a Smaller, Lighter Electric Aircraft Engine
A new silicon carbide-based motor drive for hybrid aircraft engines reduces size and weight while improving efficiency. Tested in a Cessna 337, the inverter allows lighter, more compact electric systems, offering better energy use and cabin space. This innovation could accelerate hybrid aircraft adoption and provide valuable hands-on experience for...
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Tsinghua Scientists Create Light-Powered AI Chip Running at 12.5 GHz
Researchers at Tsinghua University have created the world’s fastest optical AI chip, the OFE², which processes data using light at 12.5 GHz. The chip performs pattern-recognition tasks efficiently and consumes far less energy than traditional processors, promising a new generation of sustainable and ultrafast artificial intelligence.
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Japan’s Universal Memory Breakthrough Reduces Energy, Boosts Speed
Scientists in Japan have developed a new type of "universal memory" that could revolutionise computing. Their improved MRAM technology overcomes previous energy limitations by using a multiferroic heterostructure with a vanadium layer for stability. This allows for faster data processing while significantly reducing power consumption, making future...
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Scientists Unlock Quantum Control of Atomic Collisions at Warmer Temperatures
Scientists from the University of Warsaw and the Weizmann Institute of Science have demonstrated that atomic collisions can be controlled at temperatures beyond the ultracold regime. Previously, it was believed that quantum control weakens as kinetic energy increases. However, as per reports, unexpected order has been observed in rubidium-strontium...
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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
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A New Method Improves Kesterite Solar Cells, Making Them More Efficient
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have set a new efficiency record for kesterite-based solar cells, achieving 11.4 percent power conversion efficiency using hydrogen annealing. This method enhances carrier collection by redistributing sodium and oxygen, reducing defects, and improving charge transport. The findings, published in Natu...
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New Polymer Set to Revolutionize Flexible Displays with Low Energy Consumption
Researchers at Purdue University have created a novel transparent polymer, n-doped poly(benzodifurandione) (n-PBDF), which promises to revolutionize electrochromic displays. The polymer combines transparency, conductivity, and ion-storage properties, offering energy-efficient and flexible displays for various applications. Demonstrated in a full-co...
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Covalent Organic Frameworks Show Promise for Enhanced Energy Transport Efficiency
An interdisciplinary study has uncovered how covalent organic frameworks (COFs) facilitate highly efficient energy transport, even across structural imperfections. Advanced spectroscopic analysis revealed high diffusion coefficients and dual transport mechanisms—coherent and incoherent diffusion—showcasing the potential of these materials for a...
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Mathematicians Uncover Science Behind Hula Hooping and Body Dynamics
Mathematicians at New York University have delved into the science behind hula hooping, revealing that body shape plays a crucial role in maintaining the hoop's motion against gravity. Through experiments using miniature robotic models with different body shapes, the team demonstrated that specific physical attributes—such as sloping hips and a c...
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Scientists in Japan Create Sustainable Hydrogen Fuel from Water and Sunlight
Researchers in Japan have developed a new reactor that generates hydrogen fuel using sunlight and water. The system employs a two-step photocatalytic process, proving promising for clean energy production, though efficiency challenges remain. Researchers are working to improve the system’s performance and safety to scale up its application
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Rise Of AI-Powered Tools Among Amazon Exec's Top 5 Predictions For 2025
A mission-driven workforce of tomorrow, energy efficiency driving innovation, and rise of AI-powered tools that accelerate fact-checking and debunk misinformation are among the top five tech predictions outlined by Amazon CTO Werner Vogels.
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NASA Develops Robotic Technologies for Autonomous Exploration of Ocean Worlds
NASA is advancing robotic exploration technologies through OWLAT and OceanWATERS, systems designed to prepare landers for exploration on ocean worlds like Europa and Enceladus. OWLAT, developed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), simulates lander operations on low-gravity, icy surfaces, while OceanWATERS provides a virtual environment replicati...
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Indian Researchers Develop Energy-Efficient Method to Create Glass, Could Improve Efficiency of Data Centres
Scientists from IISc, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT reveal a breakthrough with indium selenide that transforms crystalline structures to glass using significantly less energy. By passing a continuous electric current, the crystalline material experiences a “shock” that converts it to glass. The low energy requirement could help lower powe...
